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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,744.16, 368,113.28 and 152,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,744.16, 368,113.28 and 152,020.48 is: 209,791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,744.16 : 368,113.28 = 152,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,744.16/368,113.28 = 152,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,744.16x = 368,113.28 × 152,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,744.16x = 55,960,757,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960,757,519.97/266,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,791.88

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